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Dutch cabinet delays new Box 3 tax by a year, to 2029
The Dutch cabinet has delayed a new Box 3 tax until 2029, one year later than planned.
Box 3 is the part of the Dutch tax system covered by the planned tax on gains from wealth.
The transition to the new system is expected to cost about €21 billion through 2040, while only a few billion euros are covered.
The Council of State and the Dutch tax authority have warned of problems putting the change into practice.
The coalition is pressing ahead despite those concerns.
Parliament is due to decide next week.
The Dutch cabinet has delayed a new tax on investment gains under box 3 by one year, until 2029.
The transition is expected to cost about €21 billion through 2040, with only a few billion euros covered.
The Council of State and tax authorities have warned of implementation problems.
The coalition is proceeding with the plan, and parliament is due to decide the following week.
- Who
- The Dutch cabinet, including Finance Minister Eelco Heinen and State Secretary Eelco Eerenberg.
- What
- It delayed the new box 3 capital gains tax by one year, until 2029.
- When
- The delay was reported on November 3, 2026.
- Where
- The Netherlands.
- Why
- Not stated.
Council of State and tax authorities
Dutch coalition
Implementation
Council of State and tax authorities
They warned of implementation problems.
Dutch coalition
The coalition is proceeding with the plan.
The cabinet announced a one-year delay to the new box 3 tax, until 2029.
Parliament is due to decide on the plan.
- New tax start
- 2029
- Estimated transition cost
- About €21 billion through 2040
- Covered portion
- Only a few billion euros
- Parliament decision
- Due the following week
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